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Statement on new Fisheries Act passing House of Commons

Attention News Editors: The Conservation Council’s Executive Director, Lois Corbett, issued the following statement with respect to Bill C-68, the proposed new Fisheries Act, passing in the House of Commons. “Today we are one step closer to historic changes that will give all fish, fish habitat and important, sustainable fisheries jobs the comprehensive and science-based […]

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Three cheers for Learning Outside!

CCNB Blog, CCNB in the News / Corey Robichaud

Our Learning Outside Coordinator, Nadine Ives, got a little love from the CBC this week for all her hard work on a project that’s close to our heart and those living inf the greater Capital region. Through our Learning Outside Project, Nadine has helped transform the Lincoln Wetland Nature Reserve into an outdoor classroom for

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EcoNews — Shiny rooftops, kicking plastic pollution, and oh so many events

CCNB Blog, Donation, EcoNews / Corey Robichaud

In this edition of EcoNews, we give you some highlights from our first-ever and, it turns out, incredibly popular N.B. EcoHomes Tour; we tell you about the plastics charter we signed onto that gives a roadmap to a plastic-waste-free Canada; invite you to a free webinar about the controversial company behind the proposed Sisson Mine;

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Scientists call for global neonics ban

CCNB Blog / Hannah Moore

Did you know that one in every three bites of food you take is made possible by the world’s friendly, fuzzy, pollinating bees? Without insect pollinators, our entire society would collapse – thats why scientists have made it their mission to protect these essential insects at all costs. Earlier this month, 242 scientists from across

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Comfort, shiny rooftops, and inspiration: My trip on the NB EcoHomes tour

CCNB Blog / Olivia DeYoung

This past weekend I had the chance to attend the first-ever Passport to a Low Carbon Future EcoHomes Tour. Presented by the Conservation Council and the Saint John chapter of the Council of Canadians, this event was a self-guided tour of 12 homes and buildings within southern New Brunswick. I was keen to learn more

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More than 12,000 properties damaged during N.B.’s historic 2018 flood

CCNB Blog / Hannah Moore

It has been just over two weeks since the flood waters of the Saint John River retreated back to normal levels. The river was elevated from April 27 to May 18, affecting a total of 12,000 properties around the province and wreaking havoc on shoreline infrastructure. Recovery is still underway in many New Brunswick communities,

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What a deal! Your $1 donation could help us win $10,000!

CCNB Blog, Donation / Corey Robichaud

Summer is such a wonderful time in Canada – warm weather and longer days mean more fun outdoor activities with the kids, weekends at the beach, BBQs and much more. It’s easy to see why Canadians sometimes forget to support their favorite causes during the summer months. That’s why our friends at CanadaHelps and The

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“One thing we’ve discovered, solar panels generate really amazing amounts of power”

CCNB Blog, CCNB in the News, Climate and Energy, Climate and Jobs, Community, Webinars & Events / Corey Robichaud

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two homeowners featured in our upcoming Passport to a Low Carbon Economy EcoHomes Tour spoke with CBC Shift NB’s Vanessa Vander Valk this week to share their story and let New Brunswickers know how fun and beneficial switching to a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle has been for them. Peeter and Kate Vihvelin live off-grid at their

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What’s going in our water? Have your say on World Oceans Day

CCNB Blog, Fundy Baykeeper, Marine Conservation / Corey Robichaud

Today is World Oceans Day! On this day, we take time to honor our world’s shared ocean, celebrate its greatness, and learn how we can better protect it by working together. A healthy ocean is crucial for a healthy world. It generates much of the air we breathe, feeds us, regulates our climate, and holds

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40th anniversary screening of Budworks in Fredericton with award-winning independent filmmaker Neal Livingston

Media Releases / Jon MacNeill

Back-to-back film nights at Conserver House include Livingston’s most recent documentary on clean energy and fracking,100 Short Stories FREDERICTON — The Conservation Council of New Brunswick is pleased to host a pair of film screenings with award-winning independent filmmaker Neal Livingston at Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday,

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